Topic: Computer Security
India, Mexico, Brazil have most Mariposa bots
SC Magazine
The Mariposa botnet infected PCs from almost every country around the world, making it one of the largest networks of compromised computers ever seen.An analysis of the dismantled Mariposa botnet has revealed that it consisted of 13 million infected PCs spanning 190 countries and 31,901 cities worldwide, according ...
Huge 'botnet' amputated, but criminals reconnect
AP News
Limb of huge 'botnet' of virus-infected PCs is amputated, but criminals are reconnectingThe sudden takedown of an Internet provider thought to be helping spread one of the most promiscuous pieces of malicious software out there appears to have cut off criminals from potentially millions of personal computers under their control ...
Report: Federal cybersecurity plan facing barriers
SC Magazine
Federal agencies have overlapping and uncoordinated responsibilities for cybersecurity, according to a report released on Friday from the Government Accountability Office.The federal government is facing a number of challenges in its efforts to meet objectives set forth in the recently partially declassified Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative (CNCI), according to ...
Energizer software found to open backdoor
SC Magazine
An application that allows users to view the battery charging status of the Energizer DUO USB charger contains a vulnerability that could enable an attacker to install malware on Windows machines.An application that allows users to view the battery charging status of the Energizer DUO USB charger contains a ...
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